Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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